Congrats A-P!

Adrian Peterson keeps on chugging. The Redskins haven't done enough winning with him, but he's been a model citizen, leader and sportsman for the two years he's been here.

Congratulations to Adrian Peterson!

Fresh fit for @AdrianPeterson 🔥

📺: #NFLHonors | 8pm ET on FOX pic.twitter.com/rPop5KHHR6

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) February 1, 2020

He came away with a nice and well deserving honor on the night of 'NFL Honors" in Miami.

Congrats to @AdrianPeterson, winner of the 2019 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award! Another great honor for 2️⃣6️⃣‼️#HTTR pic.twitter.com/uXQyiCdV9u

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) February 2, 2020

His new head coach, Ron Rivera, showed his admiration. 

Proud of you @AdrianPeterson for your sportsmanship on & off the field. #HTTR https://t.co/QGO8OOQiek

— Ron Rivera (@RiverboatRonHC) February 2, 2020

Peterson continues to show that he's different than the perception some had when he arrived here. 

Some of that was created by the legal situation he was involved in. Some of that is a younger and dominant athlete, who is self-absorbed in greatness. 

That's not the Adrian Peterson the media has seen and that I've had a chance to talk with a few times. 

He's also more important than ever with Chris Thompson uncertain to return and Derrius Guice dealing with multiple injury issues over his first two years. 

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